What are Splayed main caps
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What are Splayed main caps
Topic said it all. I am about to do a 383 for my 95 and been looking at what needs to be done to the block. I have for bolt mais already what is the splayed thing and do you need it? Sounds like something you have done to a cat or dog so it wont breed. :rolleyes:
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Re: What are Splayed main caps (95Purple)
On a splayed cap block, the outer bolts are splayed outwards 18* or 20*, usually just on the #2, #3, and #4 main caps. Most high-performance aftermarket, and high-end Bow-tie blocks feature this. It is possible to convert a 2-bolt main block over, but it's generally not worth it for a 4-bolt(straight).
The benefit is that by splaying the outer bolts, they engage a much stronger area of the bluck, where the main webs meet with the block.
If you've got a good 4-bolt already, you should be fine unless you're building something for very high rpm and/or hp, higher than is typically built for the street.
The benefit is that by splaying the outer bolts, they engage a much stronger area of the bluck, where the main webs meet with the block.
If you've got a good 4-bolt already, you should be fine unless you're building something for very high rpm and/or hp, higher than is typically built for the street.
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Re: What are Splayed main caps (95Purple)
like they said, the bolts just go in at an angle, which makes the bottom end tougher for high hp situations
when i do my 383, im goin with splayed mains
when i do my 383, im goin with splayed mains
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Re: What are Splayed main caps (Vette9d1)
At what point is the 2 bolt main not enough? :D
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Re: What are Splayed main caps (Twinnie)
I understand now. I can see how they would be better then just four straight bolts, where the force could stretch bolt till they yield and break. A side load on the bolts would be harder to break. Thanks for the info.